The EPA is rolling out a new initiative aimed at boosting safety in smaller ammonia refrigeration facilities, particularly those in the...

When managing ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards is essential. One critical tool for...

In industries where safety is paramount, change is inevitable. However, managing these changes properly is crucial to maintaining safe...

Managing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs can be complex. Many facilities inadvertently slip up in ways that might seem minor but...

In the realm of industrial refrigeration, particularly with ammonia systems, managing pressure relief is vital for safety and regulatory...

In the complex world of industrial operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) play a crucial role in ensuring safety, efficiency,...

What is a PHA? Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a methodical approach used in industries handling hazardous materials to identify...

Understanding Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance Audits In industrial settings, a Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance...

The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Chevron deference, a legal doctrine established nearly 40 years ago, has substantial...

Ensuring the mechanical integrity of your system is crucial for operating in a safe, efficient, and compliant workspace. For those...

Most states do not have their own version of the RMP and PSM regulations. One notable exception is California, which has the California...

No one doubts that refrigeration grade ammonia is acceptable for ammonia refrigeration systems. But what about metallurgical grade...

Facilities in California with hazardous materials (especially covered processes) need to be aware of important regulatory changes....

The public review period for BSR/IIAR 6-202X ended yesterday, May 27, 2024. IIAR 6 was originally published in 2019, so this is only the...

Recently, I published a survey on LinkedIn asking the question: How long do PHA reports need to be kept on file? Here are the results...

I wanted to end this series on preparing for an inspection by going over some more of that “low hanging fruit” we talked about earlier....

Summary On February 27, 2024, the EPA completed the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule, intending to,...

This trick is so simple and so few take advantage of it! Hopefully your facility is implementing the Management of Change (MOC) and...

I remember auditing a mechanical integrity program in Texas down near the border when I heard a rather unique response to one of my...

I have to tell you this story about a time when we stumped an EPA inspector. I was with my previous firm in California helping a cold...